When we first started seriously thinking about going cruising, the accepted wisdom held that a couple could, at best, handle a 38-footer. A unique opportunity came our way to purchase a beautifully maintained and almost new 50-footer, and even though she seemed almost too big, we quickly adapted to Intermezzo’s size, and were happy to […]
Still tied to the dock…
We made it to the fuel dock and then headed out for a cruise and turned around when the seas became to bumpy… But we did get to see the National Geographic boat, very interesting!We had an interesting dinner last night. Reading the menus where diffic…
More Whangerai
This morning we got in contact with Margaret who we know from Circa and she was kind enough to ask us out to visit her on her life style plot (Kiwi for a 10 acre farm). In addition to visiting … Continue reading →
FPB 97 – The Foundation Part ll
Where you intend to cruise, and the ambient weather with which the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) have to deal, is the starting point for the systems analysis and their integration into the rest of the design. The space these take for installation has an impact on structure and interior design, and the power […]
Saturday ,February 18, 2012
The high temperature today was 74 degrees, but it was humid. John thinks its going to storm tonight because of how the weather was today. We walked up to the Farmer’s Market and I made an appointment to get my hair cut on Monday. It needs it so bad….
OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE YOUR CRUISING DREAM
Friends are reluctantly selling their Nordhavn 46 passagemaker. We’ve been aboard this well maintained, excellent condition boat. This is a well-known, iconic boat currently berthed in the Med, fully equipped with tools, spare-parts and everything ne…
Made It to Chub key
Will update you all later
The Passage Across America Road Trip Series
Since returning from our circumnavigation, we’ve started several threads we’ve never finished. Christi’s new year resolution for 2012 is to finish up all the loose threads on the blog. Last month, we finished up a series on our recent trip to San … Continue reading →
Organizing the smaller spaces
For us, one of the keys to living comfortably in the small space of a boat is to reduce
clutter and keep our frequently-used items easily accessible. Reducing clutter …
